CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

SEISMIC DESIGN OF NONSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS

Certification No.

VMA-45935-01C

(Revision 4)
Expiration Date: 06/27/2013

Certification Parameters:
The nonstructural products (mechanical and/or electrical components) listed on this certificate are CERTIFIED1 FOR SEISMIC APPLICATIONS
in accordance with the following building code2 releases.

IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, IBC 2012
The following model designations, options, and accessories are included in this certification. Reference report number VMA-45935-01C as
issued by The VMC Group for a complete list of certified models, included accessories/options, and certified installation methods.

MTU Onsite Energy Diesel Engine Generator Set

The above referenced equipment is APPROVED for seismic application when properly installed,3 used as intended, and contains a Seismic
Certification Label referencing this Certificate of Compliance4. As limited by the tabulated values, below grade, grade, and roof-level installations,
installations in essential facilities, for life safety applications, and/or of equipment containing hazardous contents are permitted and included in
this certification with an Equipment Importance Factor assigned as IP=1.5.

Certified Seismic Design Levels

SDS <= 2.19

z/h <= 0.0

SDS <= 1.22

z/h <= 1.0

(Equipment at Grade)

(Equipment on Roof)

Soil Classes A, B, C, D, Seismic Risk Category I, II, III, IV, and Seismic Design Categories A, B, C, D, E, and F
are all covered under this certification, limited by the SDS value stated above.

Certified Seismic Installation Methods

External isolation mounting from unit base to rigid structure

Shake Test of Active and Energized Components, Non-Active Components, and Equipment Structure:
Qualified by successful seismic shake table testing at the nationally recognized University of California Berkeley Pacific
Earthquake Engineering Research Center under the witness of the Certified Seismic Qualification Agency, The VMC
Group. Testing was conducted in accordance with ICC-ES AC-156 to envelope the required response spectrum (RRS) of
maximum horizontal flexible acceleration (AFLEX) of 2.19 g and a rigid acceleration (ARIG) of 0.88 g. This test level
corresponds to an SDS = 2.19 g with a z/h of 0.0. A second shake was conducted to A FLEX = 1.95 g with an ARIG = 1.46 g
corresponding to an SDS = 1.22 g with a z/h = 1.0. Functionality was verified before and after the shake test.
Basis of Design for Supports and Attachments to the Building:
For calculations and analysis of the equipment attachment to the building structure, the equivalent static force method was
applied using the Seismic Design Acceleration, FP/WP,5 for Load Resistance Factored Design (LRFD) methods. This
includes but is not limited to the unit anchoring requirements and external isolation calculations.
Seismic Design Acceleration Equation,

FP/WP = 0.4 x (SDS=1.22) x (IP=1.5) x (aP/RP=1.25) x (1+2(z/h=1.0)) = 2.74 g

aP/RP is representative of the worst-case shake tested condition, as determined from Table 13.6-1 in ASCE7-10 Chapter 13.

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SEISMIC DESIGN OF NONSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
Certified Product Table:

Skid
Frame
Family

Genset Model

Engine
Designation

Rating
(kW)

EPA
Rating

1250*XC6DT2

MTU 12V4000

1250

Tier 2

1500*XC6DT2

MTU 12V4000

1500

Tier 2

1750*XC6DT2

MTU 12V4000

1750

Tier 2

2000*XC6DT2

MTU 16V4000

2000

Tier 2

740
1000

2250*XC6DT2

MTU 20V4000

2250

Tier 2

740
1000

2500*XC6DT2
2800*XC6DT2
3000*XC6DT2
3250*XC6DT2

MTU 20V4000
MTU 20V4000
MTU 20V4000
MTU 20V4000

2500
2800
3000
3250

Tier 2
Tier 2
Tier 2
Tier 2

1000
1000
1000
1000

General
Thermodynamics
Radiator,
Diesel Radiator
General
Thermodynamics
Radiator,
Diesel Radiator
Diesel Radiator
Diesel Radiator
Diesel Radiator
Diesel Radiator

3250*XC6DT2

MTU 20V4000

3250

Tier 2

4Pg

Diesel Radiator

740
1000
740
1000
740
1000

Radiator Supplier

Alternator
Supplier

Genset Assembly Outline Drawing

Number

Diesel Radiator

Marathon

1250_XC6DT2(T1238A36)OPU-MD_

Diesel Radiator

Marathon

1500_XC6DT2(T1238A36)OPU-MD_

Diesel Radiator

Marathon

1750_XC6DT2(T1238A36)OPU-MD_

Marathon

2000_XC6DT2(T1638A36)OPU-MD_

Marathon

2250_XC6DT2(1638A36)OPU-M_

Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Marathon
Kato
Engineering

2500_XC6DT2(G43)OPU-MD_
2800_XC6DT2_(G83)OPU-MD_
3000_XC6DT2_(G83L)OPU-MD_
3250_XC6DT2_(G83L)OPU-MD_
3250_XC6DT2_(G83L)OPU-KD_

This certification includes the open generator set only. The generator set and included options must be a catalogue design and factory
supplied. The generator set and applicable options must be installed and attached to the building structure per the manufacturer supplied
seismic installation instructions. This certification excludes all non-factory supplied accessories, including but not limited to mufflers,
isolation/restraint devices, remote control panels, remote radiators, tanks, enclosures, pumps and other electrical/mechanical components.

Issue Date: October 1, 2010

Revision Date: January 2, 2013
Expiration Date: June 27, 2013

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Notes and Comments:
1.

All equipment listed herein successfully passed the seismic acceptance criteria for shake testing non-structural components and systems
as set forth in the ICC AC-156. The Test Response Spectrum (TRS) enveloped the required response spectrum (RRS) for all units tested.
The units cited in this certification were representative sample(s) of a contingent of models and all remained captive and structurally sound
after the seismic shake simulation. The units also remained functionally operational after the simulation testing as functional testing was
completed by the equipment manufacturer before and after the seismic simulations. Although a seismic qualified unit inherently contains
some wind resisting capacity, that capacity is undetermined and is excluded from this certification. Snow/Ice loads have been neglected
and thus limit the unit to be installed both indoors (covered by an independent protective structure) and out of doors (exposed to
accumulating snow/ice) for ground snow loads no greater than 30 psf for all applications.

2.

The following building codes are addressed under this certification:

IBC 2012
IBC 2009
IBC 2006
IBC 2003
IBC 2000

- referencing ASCE7-10 and ICC AC-156

referencing ASCE7-05 and ICC AC-156
referencing ASCE7-05 and ICC AC-156
referencing ASCE7-02 and ICC AC-156
referencing ASCE7-98 and ICC AC-156

3.

Refer to the manufacturer supplied installation drawings for anchor requirements and mounting considerations for seismic applications.
Required anchor locations, size, style, and load capacities (tension and shear) are specified on the installation drawings. Mounting
requirement details such as anchor brand, type, embedment depth, edge spacing, anchor-to-anchor spacing, concrete strength, special
inspection, wall design, and attachment to non-building structures must be outlined and approved by the Engineer of Record for the project
or building. Structural walls, structural floors, and housekeeping pads must also be seismically designed and approved by the project or
building Structural Engineer of Record to withstand the seismic anchor loads as defined on the installation drawings. The installing
contractor is responsible for observing the installation detailed in the seismic installation drawings and the proper installation of all anchors
and mounting hardware.

4.

For this certificate and certification to remain valid, this certificate must correspond to the Seismic Certification Label found affixed to the
unit by the factory. The label ensures the manufacturer built the unit in conformance to the IBC seismic design criteria set forth by the
Certified Seismic Qualification Agency, The VMC Group, and meets the seismic design levels claimed by this certificate.

5.

When the site soil properties or final equipment installation location are not known, the soil site coefficient, F A, defaults to the Soil Site Class
D coefficient. Soil Classes A, B, C, D, Seismic Risk Category I, II, III, IV, and Seismic Design Categories A, B, C, D, E, and F are all
covered under this certification, limited by the S DS values on page 1, respective to the applicable building code, Importance factor, and z/h
ratio.

6.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing connections to the equipment must be flexibly attached as to not transfer load through the connection.
The structural integrity of any conduit, cable trays, piping, ductwork and/or flexible connections is the responsibility of others. This
certification does not guarantee the equipment will remain compliant to UL or NEMA standards after a seismic event.

John P. Giuliano, PE
President, The VMC Group

Issue Date: October 1, 2010

Revision Date: January 2, 2013
Expiration Date: June 27, 2013

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